Veterinary Physiotherapy Appointments
BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to book your dog or horse in for veterinary physiotherapy treatment.
COVID-19 STATEMENT
Please see the documents relating to precautionary measures that must be taken during all appointments.
Appointment Prices
CANINE - £40 per visit
EQUINE - £50 per visit
Appointment prices include full assessment and treatment - which may include manual therapies, electrotherapies and any remedial exercise and home management plans.
The catchment areas are detailed below. No travel charge applies within these zones.
Yard and multiple animal discounts can be arranged.
Payment is taken by cash or bank transfer; required prior to or at time of appointment.
Areas Covered
Based in Nantwich, Cheshire.
CHESHIRE
SHROPSHIRE
STAFFORDSHIRE
DERBYSHIRE
NORTH WALES
Another base in Crewkerne, Somerset
SOMERSET
DEVON
DORSET
WILTSHIRE
Opening Times
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
9AM - 6PM
EVENINGS
9AM - 6PM
9AM - 6PM
EVENINGS
EVENINGS
10AM - 4PM
The above zones incorporate areas within a 40 mile radius of Nantwich, Cheshire or Crewkerne, Somerset. Enquiries from between these two areas or elsewhere are also welcome, however may be subject to additional travel charges.
Prior to your Appointment
Prior to your appointment, consent from both the owner and the veterinary surgeon (where necessary) is required. More information regarding this can be found here.
What happens during your Veterinary Physiotherapy appointment?
Appointments are generally an hour - however initial appointments may take longer.
Static Assessment
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Body condition
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Conformation
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Posture
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Muscle mass and symmetry
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Weight-bearing and distribution
Dynamic Assessment
In both walk and trot.
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Lameness
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Gait patterning and quality
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Coordination
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Straightness
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Limb flight arcs
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Limb active range of motion
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Stride length
Palpation Assessment
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Identifying areas of pain and discomfort
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Muscle mass and symmetry
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Muscle tone and quality
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Joint range of motion
Treatment
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Manual techniques
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Electrotherapies
Going forward...
Aims and goals will be identified based on the assessment; whilst taking the owner's aims with the animal into account. Advice and guidance will then be given to the owner regarding:
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Exercise (whether remedial, or of a conditioning and performance nature)
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Home management (particularly for older arthritic dogs, for example)
What happens after your Veterinary Physiotherapy appointment?
After your appointment, I will endeavour to send you a full report of the appointment as soon as I can, as well as details and further guidance on any home exercise and management plans discussed during your appointment.
A report will also be sent to your veterinary surgeon to keep them updated on your animal's progress.